Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Department of Education

This sole‑source contract awards ACT Education Corp the right to administer the ACT and PreACT college‑entrance examinations to South Carolina public‑school students in grades 10‑12. The Department of Education has justified the sole‑source procurement under South Carolina Code §11‑35‑1560, citing the need for a single, consistent testing provider. The contract is valued at just over one million dollars and includes the delivery of test administrations, scoring, and reporting services for high school students. • Scope: Administer ACT (grades 11‑12) and PreACT (grade 10) exams; provide scoring and reporting. • Vendor: ACT Education Corp, a national testing organization. • Procurement: Sole‑source under state code; no competitive bidding required.